Opinions Please
Jul 11, 2017 19:12:52 #
Jim Bob wrote:
And your opinion would be right regardless of the multitude of irrelevancies posted by many in this thread. People are just not able to answer directly. What a pity and disservice.
Your reply is most definitely one of those posts.
Why don't you try instead and help the OP? You claim to be a great photographer, why don't you post some examples, so the OP can learn from?
Jul 12, 2017 00:00:46 #
I don't think you went "wrong," but you might not be done working on the images.
Was the second shot yours, or after the IG filter was used?
I personally like the pose in the second shot more, because my eye is drawn to the same place as hers, the baby bump. She seems contemplative. In the smiling photo, her face is more the focus, and it is too dark (there are some remedies for this in post most likely). For future reference, one thing to experiment with is a reflector to put a bit more light on the front.
Try a different cropping --moving her a bit more to the right in the frame, and see if you like that. Or more importantly--if she likes it more.
Congratulations!
Was the second shot yours, or after the IG filter was used?
I personally like the pose in the second shot more, because my eye is drawn to the same place as hers, the baby bump. She seems contemplative. In the smiling photo, her face is more the focus, and it is too dark (there are some remedies for this in post most likely). For future reference, one thing to experiment with is a reflector to put a bit more light on the front.
Try a different cropping --moving her a bit more to the right in the frame, and see if you like that. Or more importantly--if she likes it more.
Congratulations!
Jul 12, 2017 07:19:01 #
LaurenT wrote:
I was asked by my granddaughter to take some mater... (show quote)
I would prefer a "cleaner" setting - more emphasis on the person. That sun is just too much!
https://www.clickinmoms.com/blog/easy-tips-for-creating-better-maternity-photos-by-leah-cook/
https://digital-photography-school.com/tummy-time-7-tips-for-taking-great-maternity-shots/
https://digital-photography-school.com/5-tips-for-flattering-maternity-photography/
https://www.fitpregnancy.com/pregnancy/maternity-photos-everyone-should-take
Jul 12, 2017 07:39:19 #
I remember going to a local presentation from a pro photog. He said, "I take two shots, one for me, and one for the client. And the client never likes what I like, but the client pays the bills."
Jul 12, 2017 07:52:35 #
The shot she likes is almost etherial. The one you like is more like a snap shot. I would suggest some cropping to create a more meaningful composition. If I may
Jul 12, 2017 07:58:11 #
Jul 12, 2017 08:03:12 #
LaurenT wrote:
I was asked by my granddaughter to take some mater... (show quote)
I like the second photo, Lauren. Strong backlighting, as you have in these photos, is difficult to work with. You need to expose for her shadow side and try not to blow her highlights.
Jul 12, 2017 08:21:40 #
Seems to me that, in the second shot, she may be contemplating the future child that she is carrying. That alone makes it a better shot.
Jul 12, 2017 08:22:50 #
rmm0605 wrote:
I like the second photo, Lauren. Strong backlighting, as you have in these photos, is difficult to work with. You need to expose for her shadow side and try not to blow her highlights.
exactly!
Jul 12, 2017 08:26:45 #
Seems to me that, in the second shot, she may be contemplating the future child that she is carrying. That alone makes it a better shot.
got the wrong quote reply. this statement says it all
got the wrong quote reply. this statement says it all
Jul 12, 2017 08:41:18 #
LaurenT wrote:
I was asked by my granddaughter to take some mater... (show quote)
I certainly understand her preference...and agree. Did you try to crop closer so the ball of the sun in not in the shot, just the rays? I wanted to try it but PS won't open your jpg (may be a UHH problem.)
Jul 12, 2017 08:42:27 #
Jul 12, 2017 09:24:14 #
I like the second one but,
To me she blends in with the background, I would rather be able to see more of her.
So as for myself I would bring her in closer, fill the frame more with her rather than all the other stuff, after all the photo is about her....
To me she blends in with the background, I would rather be able to see more of her.
So as for myself I would bring her in closer, fill the frame more with her rather than all the other stuff, after all the photo is about her....
Jul 12, 2017 09:30:13 #
nikonbug wrote:
I remember going to a local presentation from a pro photog. He said, "I take two shots, one for me, and one for the client. And the client never likes what I like, but the client pays the bills."
Great words, Thanks
Jul 12, 2017 09:30:54 #
Tom DePuy wrote:
I like the second one but,
To me she blends in with the background, I would rather be able to see more of her.
So as for myself I would bring her in closer, fill the frame more with her rather than all the other stuff, after all the photo is about her....
To me she blends in with the background, I would rather be able to see more of her.
So as for myself I would bring her in closer, fill the frame more with her rather than all the other stuff, after all the photo is about her....
Thank you, I'll try it.
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